B2verb 1K

Purchase

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɜːtʃəs/","/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪz/","/ˈpɜːtʃəst/","/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪz/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəst/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Purchase

to buy something

In simple words: To buy something.

Purchase in a sentence

• I need to purchase a new laptop for my work.
• You can purchase tickets online for the concert.
• Before you purchase any items, make sure to compare prices.
• He decided to purchase a subscription to the magazine.
• The company will purchase new equipment next month.

How to use Purchase

Use 'purchase' in formal contexts or when discussing business transactions. It might sound overly formal in casual conversations. Prefer 'buy' in informal settings.

Grammar pattern

purchase + object

Memory hint

Purchase sounds like 'per-chase' — imagine chasing after an item you really want to buy.

Related words

Collocations with Purchase

• newly
• recently
• compulsorily
• agree to
• be willing to
• wish to
• for
• from

Synonyms for Purchase

• buy
• acquire
• obtain
• secure
• get

Opposites of Purchase

• sell
• dispose

Common mistakes with Purchase

• Using 'purchased' instead of 'purchase' as a noun (e.g., 'the purchased was successful').
• Confusing 'purchase' with 'procurement' in non-business settings.
• Incorrectly conjugating the verb form (e.g., saying 'I purchase' instead of 'I am purchasing' when appropriate).

Frequently asked questions about Purchase

What does Purchase mean?

To buy something.

What is the definition of Purchase?

to buy something

How do you use Purchase in a sentence?

I need to purchase a new laptop for my work.

Can you give another example of Purchase?

You can purchase tickets online for the concert.

What are synonyms for Purchase?

Common alternatives include buy, acquire, obtain, secure, get.

What is the opposite of Purchase?

Opposite meanings include sell, dispose.

What words go with Purchase?

It commonly pairs with newly, recently, compulsorily, agree to, be willing to, wish to, for, from.

What are common mistakes when using Purchase?

Using 'purchased' instead of 'purchase' as a noun (e.g., 'the purchased was successful'). Confusing 'purchase' with 'procurement' in non-business settings. Incorrectly conjugating the verb form (e.g., saying 'I purchase' instead of 'I am purchasing' when appropriate).

How do you pronounce Purchase?

US: /["/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪz/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəst/","/ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɜːtʃəs/","/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪz/","/ˈpɜːtʃəst/","/ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Purchase?

Use 'purchase' in formal contexts or when discussing business transactions. It might sound overly formal in casual conversations. Prefer 'buy' in informal settings.

What CEFR level is Purchase?

"Purchase" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.